Tatura's Michael Archer will captain the team — coached by Ash Brown — throughout its Division Two campaign which begins on Monday.
Shepparton will take on Leongatha District, Warrnambool District, Warragul District and Latrobe Valley cricket associations across the week in the hope of winning a spot in Friday's decider and the chance to claim promotion to the top tier of the prestigious competition.
Archer will be joined by Tatura teammate Jayden Armstrong in the squad, with six other Cricket Shepparton clubs represented.
Numurkah and Shepparton United have three players involved with Michael Eckard, Dylan Grandell and Matt Cline lining up for the Blues and Keegan Armstrong, Sam Nash and Dwain Vidler for United.
Katandra's Corey Hickford and Scott Richardson, Central Park-St Brendan's’ Brendan Scott and Connor Holland, Old Students’ Nick Breslin and Karramomus’ Mitch McGrath make up the rest of the outfit, with Archer excited to steer the ship.
“It's a pretty handy side, there's a really good balance between bat and ball,” Archer said.
“You've got blokes that can go out there and score really quickly and then guys who can rotate the strike or knuckle down when they need to.
“It's always a good week as well, we're looking forward to it.
“I captained (Northern) Rivers as well and it's good, you look around the field and no matter what the situation is you've always got someone to throw the ball to. You can also focus on your game a bit more as well because they all know their games really well and know what they have to be doing at this level.”
Shepparton's qualifying matches will take place at Elsternwick Park, Camberwell Sportsground, Brighton's Beach Oval and Glen Waverley's Central Reserve, giving the squad a chance to taste action in various conditions.
“You get to play on some really good grounds which is great,” Archer said.
“You always get good value for your shots across the comp.”
CRICKET SHEPPARTON SQUAD
Ash Brown (Coach)Michael Archer (C)Mitch McGrathJayden ArmstrongMichael EckardDylan GrandellMatt ClineKeegan ArmstrongSam NashCorey HickfordScott RichardsonBrendan ScottDwain VidlerNick BreslinConnor Holland